DriveXP

Date: 9/26/23 - 12/12/23

Project Type: 3D Modeling, Future Thinking, UI/UX

DriveXP is an L4 automotive experience that transforms the monotony of daily commutes into opportunities for productivity, social engagement, and entertainment. Incorporating a digital driver, trajectory control commands, and a reimagined cabin layout for building trust and empowering various activities.

In collaboration with Cynthia Li, Joycelin Lau, and Jo Yan.
Completed in the Georgia Tech Junior Interactive Product Studio, instructed by Noah Posner.

The Future of Driving Experience in 2 minutes

Research Done

Through initial background research of secondary sources and market research, we generated a timeline analysis to visualize existing trends.

Research Findings

Digital Driver

People trust human drivers but lack understanding and trust of autonomous systems. So we developed a digital driver with humanlike reactions, awareness, and interactive capabilities. Novity as he is known is very customizable strengthening the user's connection to the vehicle.

Trajectory Control

What will change in an L4 vehicle? Well we are proposing a Trajectory drawing and selection user interface replacing the steering wheel. Users will be able to operate the vehicle anywhere in the cabin. The use of a Touchscreens leverages existing mental models for familiarity and allows videos and games to be played while Novity drives.

Cabin Arrangment

Some most joyful conversation happens in the vehicle, but the back row is often neglected. Therefore we decided to add Swivel seats for face-to-face communication maintaining a level of intimacy even when there's less passengers in the vehicle. On top of that the central hub, is designed to have rotating shelves and a screen, providing equal access for all users physical and digital needs.

User Testing

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